Nutrition Monday December 5 th 2011

Lateral Thinking Puzzles Take two apples from five apples. How many do you have? Some months have 30 days and some have 31. How many have 28 days What could you be sure to find right in the middle of Toronto

Food Allergies?

Unit Assignments Nutrition Portfolio Daily Recipe Assignment Health Seminar Assignment Mini Human Performance Task

Nutrition Portfolio  Objective: Increase your knowledge and awareness regarding the importance of nutrition (and fitness)  FITDAY.COM (I phone app)  Portfolio will be marked based on completion as well as the quality of the content  Will create a username and password which you will hand in Due Thursday December 15 th

In pairs ( or individually if easier) you will prepare a healthy snack to share with the rest of the class The recipe and ingredients need to be included in the Journal section of the fit day website Be conscious of food allergies The Healthy Snack Assignment

Snack Signup – December Mon 5 th / 12 th Tues 6 th / 13 th Wed 7 th /14 th Thurs 8 th /15 th Fri 9 th /16 th Miss MarsonGroup Mrs. Barz

Today’s Snack  Jolly Good Squares Jolly Good Squares  1 pkg lemon flavored jelly powder  1 c boiling water  1-1/2 cups crushed graham crackers  3 tbsp butter, melted  1 tbsp brown sugar  8 oz light cream cheese  1 cup sugar  2 tbsp lemon juice  2 tsp grated lemon rind  1 tsp vanilla  4 cups whipped cream ( ml carton)

Introduction to Nutrition Food Categories

Macronutrients  Direct sources of energy  Carbohydrates  Proteins  Fats Micronutrients  Act as co-agents in bioenergetic process  Vitamins  Minerals © iStockphoto.com/”mrPliskin”

Proteins Necessary for the growth and repair of body tissue 4 Calories of energy for each gram of protein Body breaks proteins down into amino acids  20 amino acids  Nine amino acids supplied by the foods we eat Essential amino acids Complete proteins (foods containing 20 amino acids)  Meat, eggs, cheese, and milk Incomplete proteins (limited amounts of amino acids)  Vegetable proteins © iStockphoto.com/”Floortje” © iStockphoto.com/”Kativ”

Carbohydrates Most accessible form of energy 4 Calories of energy for each gram of carbohydrate Complex carbohydrates  Cereals, fruits, vegetables, legumes, and pasta Simple carbohydrates  Sugar © iStockphoto.com/”YinYang”

Fats Insulate and protect vital parts of the body Release more energy quickly 9 Calories of energy for each gram of fat Saturated fats (“bad fat”)  Meat, poultry, butter, lard, hard margarines  Higher concentrations of low- density lipoprotein (LDL) Polyunsaturated fats  Soybean, corn, sunflower, safflower, sesame oils  Higher concentrations of high- density lipoprotein (HDL) © iStockphoto.com/”TomBoy2290”

Micronutrients Vitamins assist the body in performing several processes:  Regulate reactions that occur in metabolism  Facilitate energy release  Important in the synthesis of bone and tissue Minerals assist the body in acquiring energy from macronutrients  Aid in bone and teeth formation;  Aid in development of skeletal and connective tissues  Aid in muscle and nerve function; building muscle and transmission of nerve impulses  Detoxifies the body

Food Categories Worksheet / FitDay.Com Group 1- FitDay.com (25) Group 2- Worksheet (25) Group 1  Lauren  Jay  Mandy  Megan  Liz  Kar Group 2  Katie  Nicole  Lindsay  Emily  Fleet  Logan  Mitch

Nutrition Portfolio Question (s) of the Day? In the Journal Section Research has continued to demonstrate that keeping a food diary/journal results in better weight reduction and/or management for individuals. Provide 2 reasons you believe this may be the case. Research shows that making S.M.A.R.T goals with regards to nutrition can assist in weight management and/or reduction. Identify two smart goals which you plan on following during the next 2 weeks of food tracking. Identify a plan which will help you in achieving these goal.  E.g. My goal is to eat break feast every day for the next 2 weeks.  In order to eat break feast daily I will try and wake up fifteen minutes earlier than I currently do. On Thursday when I have volleyball, I’m going to bring my breakfeast to school and eat it during first period.

Monday December 5 th – Nutrition Portfolio Requirements Profile Food and Physical activity for Monday December 5 th Weight Weight goal Answer today’s questions ( in the journal section) Moods